Corpus Christi (Tex.)
Found in 20 Collections and/or Records:
Alma L. Peña collection on Eulalio H. Marin
Relatives and friends of Eulalio Marin donated to TAMU-CC Special Collections and Archives items pertaining to Eulalio Marin, a journalist, labor organizer, and civil rights leader. A founder and editor of newspapers he is remembered for calling a stop to infighting of Mexican American activists. This initiative led to the founding of the League of United Latin American Citizens. Newspaper articles and LULAC documents describe the historical and political events of Marin’s life.
Anna M. Canales Photograph Collection of the Creation of the Dr. Hector P. Garcia Statue and the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Garcia Plaza at TAMU-CC
Anna Mariá Canales was the first assistant artist employed at the Falcon Foundry Studio in Ricardo, Texas by Roberto Garcia Jr., the artist of the bronze Dr. Hector P. Garcia statue now standing in the Garcia Plaza at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Her photographs document the step by step process of the creation of the sculpture and of the groundbreaking ceremony in 1995.
Charles F. H. von Blucher Family Papers
This collection contains over a century of material from the Blucher Family; one of the first families to permanently settle in Corpus Christi around 1849. The Bluchers produced three generations of county surveyors, serving Corpus Christi and South Texas for over 100 years. Their legacy of public service helped shape the Coastal Bend into the thriving community that it is today.
Corpus Christi Urban Development Records
A collection of reports, books, and other documents related to city planning and development, mostly pertaining to Corpus Christi.
Dr. John "Wes" Tunnell Jr. Papers
Dr. Kenneth Maroney Papers
Dr. Kenneth Maroney, an athlete, a veteran, a coach, a consultant for the US Office of Education and a university president accomplished many goals in his life. His papers focus on the time he played for the University of Corpus Christi’s basketball team and later became the Presdient of the University of Corpus Christi.
Eligio R. Escobar Papers
Eligio Escobar is remembered for being a conjunto composer and musician. This small collection contains a personal book, newspaper articles and a program for a 1987 concert at the Corpus Christi Memorial Coliseum to honor Eligio Escobar.
Federally Employed Women Inc. Corpus Christi Chapter Scrapbook
Scrapbook of events and documents from 1977 to 1978 for the Federally Employed Women Inc. Corpus Christi Chapter.
Freddie Martinez "Freddie Records" Collection
Freddie Martinez founded “Freddie Records” in November 1969. Over the years he won six Grammy Awards. In 2019 he celebrated his record label’s 50th anniversary. His collection contains documents, articles, photos, and his music which tells the story of his career as an artist and the history of Freddie Records and Tejano Music.
Guy I. Warren Papers
Guy I Warren and his wife Gazzie were long time benefactors of the University of Corpus Christi. Guy Warren served in both World Wars and was an oilman following his military career. The papers reflect his interest in Bee County ranches and his civic services in Corpus Christi
Special Collections and Archives
Mary and Jeff Bell Library
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
6300 Ocean Drive, TX 78412
361-825-4500
specialcollections@tamucc.edu